Roero Wine

Roero is a wine region within the Cuneo province of Piedmont, Italy. It surrounds the district of Alba, on the west side of the Tanaro River. The region is named for a family who were active in the banking and trading business for some time in the Medieval period.

Roero was once an ancient sea, called the Golfo Padano, and, as a result, there is a large quantitity of sand in the soils as well as marine fossils.

The Nebbiolo DOCG is located within Roero, where the grape takes on a rich, softer and more fruit-driven character than in nearby Barolo and Barbaresco communes. This is due to the soils which are heavier in sand and lighter in clay than the other well-known regions.

Nebbiolo DOCG must age a minimum 20 months, and another 12 months additionally to be labeled Roero Riserva DOCG. The wines must consist of at least 95 Nebbiolo.

Roero Arneis DOCG is the still white wine of region. The grape, whose name means "little rascal" is native to Read more »

Roero is a wine region within the Cuneo province of Piedmont, Italy. It surrounds the district of Alba, on the west side of the Tanaro River. The region is named for a family who were active in the banking and trading business for some time in the Medieval period.

Roero was once an ancient sea, called the Golfo Padano, and, as a result, there is a large quantitity of sand in the soils as well as marine fossils.

The Nebbiolo DOCG is located within Roero, where the grape takes on a rich, softer and more fruit-driven character than in nearby Barolo and Barbaresco communes. This is due to the soils which are heavier in sand and lighter in clay than the other well-known regions.

Nebbiolo DOCG must age a minimum 20 months, and another 12 months additionally to be labeled Roero Riserva DOCG. The wines must consist of at least 95 Nebbiolo.

Roero Arneis DOCG is the still white wine of region. The grape, whose name means "little rascal" is native to Roero. The grape often exhibits minerality, again from the sandy soils, citris notes, green apple, and stone fruits. Although there is a common misconception all Arneis should be drunk young, reductive winemaking has proven that many of the best examples can age quite well taking on a nutty character.

Roero Arneis Spumante DOCG is the sparkling wine of the region. The wine can be made in any sweetness level and the best examples are made through the traditional method.

Traditionally, Roero was better known for its agriculture of fruits and the truffles of Alba than it was for its wines. However, evidence of wine production in this area date as far back as the BC era. Focus on quality and promoting the quality wines of Roero, Arneis and Nebbiolo, truly started in the 1980’s and has grown considerably since then.

Roero earned DOCG status in 2005 and was named a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2014.

I know that Snoothers like to cut their teeth on unusual wine stuff now and again so here goes! I was in Piemonte in north-west Italy a while ago and spent a couple of days in Alba with Indigenous Langa, a new association of winemakers dedicated to pro...

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A perfect pairing for the Bagna Cauda. It’s bright fruit and acidity cut through the Bagna Cuada and refreshed the palate for the vegetables that accompanied the dish. While the scents of flowers, peaches, and almonds were a welcome addition to this li...

The nose was big and rich, yet lovely, with red berries, spice cookie and apple butter. On the palate, I found lean red fruit against rugged structured Nebbiolo tannin. The finish followed suit, showing its structure and promising a long life ahead.

Really quite good - a gem from the right spot. Apples, spice, pear, melon and after warming up a little - grapefruit. Stoney minerality with good a good smooth acidic finish well done. Drink now - Paul 89 points

The color was ruby red and quite pretty look at. On the nose, I found masses of floral notes, much like a Lacrima d'Alba with lavender and violets. Further exploration revealed chalk dust and minerals with lemon balm and stems. On the palate, it was li...

The nose showed floral potpourri and cinnamon in a very pretty, refined expression. On the palate, I found focused sour cherry fruit and herbs. The medium finish lent hints of tannins and this wine’s fine structure. This was a great example of the emer...

Nothing like a little Italian Barbera while the wife is out of town. Initial nose was earth and plummy. Lots of fat jam in the nose. First tastes were a bit overly acidic with notes of plum and currents. I put my glass down and walked the dogs. 20...

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Really quite good - a gem from the right spot. Apples, spice, pear, melon and after warming up a little - grapefruit. Stoney minerality with good a good smooth acidic finish well done. Drink now - Paul 89 points
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rckr1951

May 2016

OT - yeah but not always.Basic Barberesco has to get 26 months total age before ... to be 100% Nebbiolo.Basic Roero needs 20 months with at least 6 in barrel, and the Riserva needs 32 months with at least 6 in barrel. It has to be at least 95% Nebbiolo.Basic Gattinara needs 35 months total age before release, with at least 24 month in barrel, a...
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Stop drinking those Fenoccchios so young! An early drinking Barolo ... ... from Italy. Had a $10 Roero Arneis from Giacosa Fratelli a few nights ago--totally delicious even when I wasn't planning on drinking wine--and tonight I had a I Sodi del Paretaio Chianti that I paid 11.50 for that was spot on, actually more typcial of good Chianti tha...
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Kabinett is reliably off-dry and a great value. I was looking on the list ... good. I had a Brovia Roero Arneis, albeit at a wine bar, fairly recently that just floored me. (Gotta drink more Arneis, and more Italian white generally.) Lots of times it just makes sense to have a cocktail and a glass instead of a bottle, especially if the pour...
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Okay, SIWBM bites the dust. Bought a half case of Stonestreet's 2012 ... $13), 2012 Fratelli Giacosa Roero Arneis at $10. Second Arneis I've bought recently--I had a fantastic Arneis from Brovia while chatting with Clay Mauritson a few weeks ago, and wound up buying a bottle.&nbs
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Honeydew melon, cantaloupe and lemon aromas. In the mouth its oily but fresh, showing lemon, melon and herbal notes of lemongrass and chamomile tea. Theres a bit of dissolved CO2 here, lending a fresh zestiness to the palate, which coupled with the acidity makes this a great food wine, especially with creamy foods that would need a counterbalance.
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The expected price ranges quoted are for the lot-quantity of bottles mentioned, ... 2013 Roero ArneisIt’s summer, so it makes sense to include the best example we know of Piedmont’s indigenous white wine. One of the very few Arneis made with native yeasts, this wine is a benchmark for the grape – you can't really say for sure what you think abo...
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